What are the schools like in Johns Creek, GA?

Johns Creek is served primarily by Fulton County. The district operates 62 elementary schools, 20 middle schools, and 22 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 14.1:1.

What is the median household income in Johns Creek?

The median household income in Johns Creek, GA is $153,882 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 3.7%.

What is the weather like in Johns Creek, GA?

Johns Creek has an average high temperature of 51.9°F in January and 89.4°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 55.0 inches and annual snowfall averages 0.6 inches.

Johns Creek, GA Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Johns Creek, GA affordable or expensive?

Johns Creek's cost of living index is 101, where 100 represents the national average. This means Johns Creek is 1% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $525,100 and the median rent is $1,944 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Johns Creek, GA?

Johns Creek has a violent crime rate of 35.8 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 536.7 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Johns Creek, GA a Good Place to Live?

Johns Creek is a mid-sized city of 82,230 in Georgia, with a median household income of $153,882 and a 3.7% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 101 (US average = 100), which is 1% above the national average.

Strengths: Johns Creek stands out for lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (A-), a well-educated population.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include high home prices, longer commutes. Whether Johns Creek is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Johns Creek city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 100.9

Johns Creek's overall cost of living index is 100.9, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Johns Creek costs roughly 1% more than the average American city.

Metric	Johns Creek, GA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$525,100	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,944	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	78.8%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$153,882	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Johns Creek's violent crime rate is 35.8 per 100,000 residents — 91% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

35.8 /100k

Property Crime

536.7 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Johns Creek is served primarily by Fulton County. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.1:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Johns Creek, GA	National Avg
School District	Fulton County	—
Elementary Schools	62	—
Middle Schools	20	—
High Schools	22	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	14.1:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	69.6%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	95.4%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Johns Creek sees average highs of 51.9°F in January and 89.4°F in July, with 55.0 inches of annual precipitation and 0.6 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Johns Creek, GA
Average High — January	51.9°F
Average High — July	89.4°F
Annual Precipitation	55.0"
Annual Snowfall	0.6"

Demographics

Metric	Johns Creek, GA	National Avg
Population	82,230	—
Median Age	42.4	38.9
Unemployment Rate	3.7%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	31.2 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	52.8%	59.3%
Black or African American	11.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	5.4%	18.9%
Asian	27.1%	6.3%
Under 18	26.1%	22.2%
65 and over	12.1%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

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ZIP Codes in Johns Creek

Johns Creek, GA is covered by 2 ZIP codes:

30022 30097

Johns Creek vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Johns Creek, GA affordable or expensive?

Johns Creek's cost of living index is 101, where 100 is the national average. That puts Johns Creek roughly 1% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $525,100 and median rent is $1,944/month.

What is the crime rate in Johns Creek, GA?

Johns Creek's violent crime rate is 35.8 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 536.7 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Johns Creek?

Public schools in Johns Creek are operated by Fulton County. The district has 62 elementary, 20 middle, and 22 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.1:1. 69.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Johns Creek, GA a good place to live?

Johns Creek, GA has a population of 82,230, a median household income of $153,882, and an unemployment rate of 3.7%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Johns Creek?

Johns Creek averages 51.9°F in January and 89.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is 55.0 inches with about 0.6 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Johns Creek?

Johns Creek, GA is covered by 2 ZIP codes: 30022, 30097.

What is the population of Johns Creek?

The population of Johns Creek, Georgia is 82,230 with a median age of 42.4. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Johns Creek?

Key numbers for living in Johns Creek: cost of living index 101 (100 = US average), median home $525,100, median household income $153,882, crime index 16 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Johns Creek side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.